Sinner's 26-Set Mastery: A Miami Open Feat That Shook the Masters 1000 Ledger
24 March 2026
Sinner Breaks Masters 1000 Sets Record
Italian star Jannik Sinner, world No. 2, shattered the Masters 1000 record for consecutive sets won in the modern era. He achieved this after defeating Frenchman Corentin Moutet 6-1, 6-4 in 71 minutes at the Miami Open.
With the win, Sinner pushed his streak to 26 consecutive sets in Masters 1000 events, surpassing Djokovic's previous 24-set mark, which Djokovic had matched in his opening win against Damir Dzumhur.
Sinner commented afterward that he was very happy and emphasized the need to stay focused because tennis is unpredictable and anything can happen next.
This streak marks his sixth Masters 1000 event in which he hasn’t dropped a single set this year, coming on the heels of titles at Indian Wells and Paris.
Against Moutet, Sinner dominated from the start, collecting 19 of the first 26 points and taking the first set in 22 minutes before breaking again to seal the match.
Looking ahead, Sinner is set to face American Alex Michelsen in the Round of 16, aiming for a historic Indian Wells–Miami double, something no man has achieved since Roger Federer in 2017.
Medvedev Exit, Cerundolo Triumph, and a Spider-Cam Moment
In another twist, Daniil Medvedev was eliminated in the third round by Francisco Cerundolo, 6-0, 4-6, 7-5.
During the match, an unusual incident occurred when the umpire's chair was briefly suspended by the Spider Cam cable, forcing a quick intervening effort from the organizers to prevent a fall.
Cerundolo spoke after the win about the tough nature of the match, noting it was his first meeting with Medvedev and lauding Medvedev as one of the tour’s top players who has had a standout season so far.
All in all, Miami served up a mix of historic milestones, dramatic upsets, and a reminder that in tennis, momentum can swing as quickly as a serve.
Punchlines coming up for the locker-room grinometer: first, Sinner’s streak is so precise that even the scoreboard looks at him with envy. Second, if consistency were a weapon, his racket would be a Swiss Army knife—cutting through records and excuses alike.
